Bollywood has always accurately recreated the bravery of the Indian Army and brought to its audiences the sacrifice and dedication they make to serve their country. From the sacrifices of soldiers to wars with other countries, films have been produced to pay tribute to the brave and show the brutality of war at borders. Whether it is fighting an internal battle or winning against other countries, there are many movies that shake our soul. As we celebrate Army Day, here’s a look at 5 films that are based on the Indian Army and wars.
sher shah
The film revolves around the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Bikram Batra from his first Army posting to his death in the Kargil War. Sidharth Malhotra was seen playing the role of the captain while Kiara Advani played the role of his lover. Produced by Karan JoharThe film was directed by Vishnuvardhan. Captain Vikram Batra of the Indian Army was awarded the Param Vir Chakra after he sacrificed his life during the Kargil War in 1999.
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The film is based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The film is a moving tribute to Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and his family. The plot revolves around not only the courage and patriotism of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan but also the sacrifice of his family. Advi Shesh plays Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, and Saiee Manjrekar plays his wife Isha. The film is directed by Shashi Kiran Tikka and produced by Sony Pictures International and G. Produced by Mahesh Babu Entertainment, written by Advi Sesh.
Uri: The Surgical Strike
Directed by Aditya Dhar, Uri: The Surgical Strike is an Indian Army based film starring Vicky Kaushal, Paresh Rawal, Yami Gautam, Kirti Kulhari. The film is based on the 2016 surgical strike conducted by the Indian Army against terrorist launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This is a retaliation after 19 Indian soldiers were killed and 30 others were injured. The film is a fictionalized version of true events.
Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl
Directed by Sharan Sharma, the film features Jhanvi KapoorStarring Angad Bedi, Pankaj Tripathi, Manav Vij in lead roles. The film is based on the life of Gunjan Saxena who was a flight lieutenant and the first Indian Air Force woman to serve the country in the Kargil War.
Bhuj: The Pride of India
The film is based on the true events of the 1971 Indo-Pak war. The film tells how with true dedication, Squadron Leader Vijay Karnik of the Indian Air Force rebuilt the damaged landing strip in 72 hours with the help of 300 local women. Ajay Devgan and Sonakshi Sinha played the lead roles in the film.